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Chimney survey in Ashampstead Green, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the chimney stack at your property in Ashampstead Green, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Damp on a chimney breast inside
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We record their condition with photographs.
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Cracks in it let water into the stack.
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Ashampstead Green
A leaning chimney stack is worth having looked at. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. The survey notes how the stack looks, how far it seems to lean and the state of the bricks and joints. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed signs that a stack is leaning and gaps where the stack meets the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney pots and cowls, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Ashampstead Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Ashampstead Green (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Ashampstead Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Ashampstead Green
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We record what we can see in the loft and outside, and the report recommends a structural engineer if support is a concern.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn or missing pointing
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
If you let a flat or house near Goring & Streatley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the chimney stack as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Ashampstead Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What a chimney survey does not cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- Hidden damage within the stack
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney breasts
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Brick chimney stacks
Chimney surveys around Ashampstead Green
Historic houses such as Basildon Park, about 2.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Ashampstead Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Clement, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Ashampstead Green is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Ashampstead Green, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Ashampstead Green and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area for chimney surveys. We also cover Ashampstead (1 mile south), Stubbles (1 mile south-east), Burnt Hill (2 miles south), Upper Basildon (2 miles east) and New Town (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north), Wantage (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
What’s near Ashampstead Green
The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashampstead Green include Hartslock.
Also near Ashampstead Green
What else we do in Ashampstead Green
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Questions from Ashampstead Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Goring & Streatley station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Ashampstead Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does a roof survey cost?
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Damp on a chimney breast usually means water is getting into the stack, or moisture is trapped inside it. The survey looks at the stack, the flashings and the capping and records the likely cause.
How do I book a survey in Ashampstead Green?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.